From the album Gut Level Music
(Alarma Records, 1986)
The maturity and growth in the band as musicians was only outdone by the growth of leader, vocalist and songwriter Mike Stand. Coupled with one of the coolest album covers ever, the album was filled with more melodic, well crafted and intelligent and authentic rock than the industry had seen before. While maintaining an evangelical approach and without compromising on mission or content, Mike and the band went into the studio and created their masterpiece.
Think about it this way; how many albums are known by the title’s initials?
GLM!
Stand may not have been the greatest singer within the genre but very few could ever match the authenticity and passion that he demonstrated on GLM. Like bands [such as] The Alarm and even U2, the Altar Boys demonstrated on GLM a true sense of belonging and approachability by portraying true and actual empathy for the subjects of the songs on this record. When Stand screams 'you are loved' you don’t just nod in agreement you firmly believe it and act accordingly.
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There is a Love ... could have just as easily been recorded by Jacob’s Trouble or even Daniel Amos, circa 1977!
We all sing songs of happiness and songs of pain
I hear it all the time in the melodies we make
A heart that grows cold makes some sad, sad music
Is there hope for him, Buddy listen in cause ..." (source: CCM's 500 Best Albums)
Here is the original album video version of the song:
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